Guess who is 3 weeks old?

Our days.... in photos

 As Emmeline reaches two weeks and 3 days we continue to marvel at this 

sweet baby who fills our days with joy.  Even during the hard, sleepless nights our hearts are thankful.

She smiles, coos, grunts and does a striking replication of the Canadian Goose honk.  Our days are full of her and pretty much little else.

Emmeline's First Bath

Sleeping with Papa

Breakfast- trying to encourage Emma to be happy.

One of her first smiles

Piano Lessons have begun

October Birthdays

As we get cozy at home in preparation for the storm

we think of Nana on her 88th birthday and praise God for her and for her life.

  So this year- Nana's birthday gift is Emmeline.

Nana meets Emmeline

Emmeline was almost born on her Oma's birthday- October 16th- but she decided to take
her good old time. Happy late birthday Oma. We love you.

Emmeline loves her Oma

October 19th is Emmeline's Great-Grandmother's birthday. We remember MomMom this October  and wish
she could have met Emmie.  October 19th is also Grammy's birthday- Joan.  Still waiting for a picture with Emmie. Happy Birthday MomMom and Grammy.

Emmeline: The First Week

We have taken a picture with Emmie's little slate chalkboard every day so far, and here is a quick snapshot of her each day for the first week.  Enjoy!

She's here

After 3 days of difficult labor Emmeline Barbara Dieffenbach

(finally) made her entrance into this world.

She is already a joy and testimony to God's faithfulness. Her name 

means  'God is with us'.

She was born on October 18, 2012 at 7:20am

7 pounds 7 ounces and 21 inches long

Waiting...

As Autumn arrives with colder weather and the first frost

we wait for baby's arrival by:

Having our first fire of the season

Bringing in our herbs and hoping they'll make it through
the winter

Watching expectantly for signs of her arrival

 -celebrating together - a country drive through 3 parks

And a picnic to commemorate the weekend before baby's birth.

Enjoying the fall leaves and the cool air

And one more belly shot at 39 weeks!
See you soon baby girl.

Sunday Walk

It's been a while since we posted a Sunday walk picture, but yesterday we

took an Autumn walk on the Perkiomen Trail as the leaves were just beginning to show some color. 

There is something very special about our Sunday afternoon walks- a bit of quiet after

a busy week and reflection on God's beauty and goodness to us.

It was perhaps more of a waddle this time around.